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Engage: Building capacity to understand and use relevant evidence
OpenEd at the University of Guelph is offering Engage: Building Capacity to understand and use relevant evidence  from September 16 to November 24, 2024. This course is part of the Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization but can be taken as a standalone course. The 11-week online course has no prerequisites. #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Knowledge Democracy in Higher Education - Course
The University of Victoria announced the official launch of the "Knowledge Democracy in Higher Education" learning series. Led by Drs. Budd Hall and Rajesh Tandon, this five-part series explores community-university engagement, community-based participatory research, equitable partnerships, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For further details on program offerings, fees, and registration, please visit the program page #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Spartan Impact
The Spartan Bus Tour 2024 highlights MSU’s statewide impact through research and partnerships. It showcases how MSU is solving real-world challenges and supporting Michigan's communities. Learn more> #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Podcast Drop
Heather Castledon and Melina Laboucan-Massimo released another episode for their "Indigenous Planetary Health" series. Listen here> #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Recent Global Talk
Hosted by the Centre for Global Studies on October 9th showcased the work of Dr. Jutta Gutberlet, highlighting her initiative "Knowledge is Power: Experiences from the Grassroots Academy in Brazil". Want to know more? Contact Community-based Research Laboratory #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Nature for Life Hub
The Nature for Life Hub is a leading virtual event and global communications campaign hosted annually by the United Nations Development Programme and its partners. Together we work to put nature at the heart of sustainable development by convening world leaders, businesses, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, youth leaders and activists to take ambitious action on nature. This year, we're calling on all of you – our incredible network of changemakers – to reimagine the future with us!
Aug 23, 2024


ECOH Webinar - NHS Research and Planning Fund 2024 Call for Proposals
Date & Time Aug 22, 2024 01:00 PM in America/Toronto Description Explore opportunities to strengthen your organization’s research capacity, develop a research project, or share research findings by applying to the National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund! The NHS Research and Planning Fund provides support to not-for-profit organizations, registered charities, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations to plan, undertake, and share research on affordabl
Aug 9, 2024


National Housing Strategy Research and Planning Fund
Funding for not-for-profit organizations, registered charities, and Indigenous partners. Funds help to plan, undertake and share research related to affordable housing in Canada. The Research and Planning Fund advances evidence-based research used to understand and address housing challenges in Canada. It focuses on vulnerable groups in the housing system. The fund also promotes collaboration and engagement in housing research. Additionally, it supports developing research sk
Aug 9, 2024


Now Hiring: Four Research Assistant Opportunities at 312 Main Research Shop
312 Main Research Shop at Simon Fraser University is now hiring four Research Assistants exclusively for SFU graduate students. Positions are available with posAbilities, Musqueam Indian Band, The Climate Reality Project, and All Bodies Dance Project. Applications due July 31st. Learn more and apply> #MemberNews
Jul 24, 2024


Now Hiring: Manager of the Carnegie Project
McMaster is looking for a bilingual remote applicant to manage the Canadian Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The Canadian Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement (CCCCE) was developed following an extensive pilot project that began in 2018 and was undertaken by 16 Canadian post-secondary institutions (the Canadian Pilot Cohort, CPC) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (the Carnegie Foundation). This pilot was intended to test
Jul 24, 2024


Post-Doctoral Fellowship: evaluating federal funding of non-profit organizations
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION This is a unique research opportunity to work within an academic and community context to advance the non-profit sector’s knowledge and understanding of how federal funding practices, processes and policies impact non-profits and how effective current funding practices are in meeting the government’s objectives for their funding programs. Working in collaboration with Imagine Canada, the Postdoctoral Fellow will lead the research study and develop seve
Jul 4, 2024


Action plan for black social sciences and humanities researchers
The  Action Plan for Black Researchers (2024–29)  is live on SSHRC’s website. Based on findings and recommendations from  SSHRC’s Advisory Committee to Address Anti-Black Racism in Research and Research Training, and dozens of engagement sessions, it provides strategies within and beyond SSHRC to achieve fair access, equitable participation and intersectional approaches to research and research assessment; and to   advance Black Studies and social sciences and humanities rese
Jun 25, 2024


Now Hiring: The University of Calgary is seeking an International Research Facilitator (Europe)
The Administration Team  in the Office of VP Research  invites applications for a International Research Facilitator (Europe) . This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 32 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. Learn more> #MemberNews
Jun 25, 2024


Now Hiring: Trillium Health Partners is seeking a Research Associate
Job Description Position: Research Associate I Posting ID: 2024-37903 Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year) Role Level: PG 07 ($32.53 - $40.62) Department: Institute for Better Health Site: Mississauga Hospital Hours of Work/Shifts: 37.5 hrs | Monday - Friday Posted: June 13, 2024 Internal Deadline: until filled  Trillium Health Partners and the Institute for Better Health  Trillium Health Partners (THP) is the largest community-based hospital system in Canada.
Jun 25, 2024


CRRF's National Anti-Racism Fund now open for new applications
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)’s National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) is once again calling for funding applications from organizations across Canada who are planning anti-racist events and youth initiatives in 2024-2025.    Applications seeking funding for events or youth initiatives that will take place between mid-September 2024 and June 30, 2025, must be submitted by 11:59 pm (EST) on July 31, 2024.  For those interested in learning more, please register for
Jun 25, 2024


SSHRC – Upcoming Funding – Spring/Fall Deadlines
Competitions close soon for:   Connection Grants  ( New Deadline!   June 20, 2024)  Expressions of interest for SSHRC governing council Programs Committee membership  (graduate students / postdoctoral fellows) (August 5, 2024)  New Frontiers in Research Fund 2024 Exploration competition  (notice of intent: August 27, 2024)  New Frontiers in Research Fund 2024 Transformation competition  (full application: September 5, 2024)  SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships  (Septem
Jun 25, 2024


Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation-Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Housing Research Scholarship Program
Applications Open: SSHRC and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation have renewed and expanded their joint Housing Research Scholarship Program, including Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Scholarships, and Research Supplements. Due September/October 2024. Learn more> https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/cmhc_sshrc-schl_crsh-eng.aspx   #MemberNews
Jun 25, 2024


Partnership Grant Story: $2.5M awarded to create campus-community hubs across the country
A six-year collaborative project involving 15 academic institutions, eight regional United Way networks and 18 other community partners across six provinces has received a $2.5 million Partnership Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Led by McMaster philosophy professor Sandra Lapointe, the project aims to create 12 campus-community hubs across Canada to connect students and researchers in the social sciences, humanities and arts (SSHA) with
Jun 25, 2024


Knowledge Mobilization through Art: Exploring the Fusion of Art and Psychology at U of T Mississauga's Art Exhibit
The three-day art exhibit was a celebration of the intersection between art and science, which is the focus of the CCDMP’s knowledge mobilization project, pip o.  The pip o. Project  adopts an arts-based approach to disseminate our research on child development to a wider and diverse audience. Project initiatives include a bi-annual magazine for parents and teachers, arts-based curriculum that promotes social-emotional development, and community events. Learn more> #Knowl
Jun 25, 2024


Apply for the Housing Research Scholarship Program
We’re collaborating with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to provide research training awards and supplements. Beginning in 2024, eligible master's and doctoral students may qualify for funding support under the program. The Housing Research Scholarship Program offers research training awards and supplements to postdoctoral researchers and doctoral and master’s students in the social sciences and humanities. Your work must be related to one or more of t
Jun 25, 2024
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